Bridgeport police sergeant found dead; Milford PD investigating

BRIDGEPORT — A city police sergeant was found dead in his residence Saturday night, according to Police Chief Armando Perez.

The sergeant, who’s identity has not been released by police yet, was found at his home in Milford, Perez said.

“We don’t know the circumstances. We don’t know what happened,” the chief said.

He said since it happened in Milford, police there are handling the active investigation. Shortly before 8 p.m., Bridgeport’s police sergeants currently working Saturday night were called to gather at headquarters. Perez said that’s when they were told the news.